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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,408.99, 313,727.58 and 166,874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,408.99, 313,727.58 and 166,874.45 is: 230,215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,408.99 : 313,727.58 = 166,874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,408.99/313,727.58 = 166,874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,408.99x = 313,727.58 × 166,874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,408.99x = 52,353,117,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,117,362.33/227,408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,215.69

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